Memphis
Synopsis
Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).
Top Cast
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Chad Kimball
Huey Calhoun
Montego Glover
Felicia Farrell
Derrick Baskin
Gator
J. Bernard Calloway
Delray Jones
James Monroe Iglehart
Bobby
Michael McGrath
Mr. Simmons
Cass Morgan
Gladys Calhoun
Jennifer Allen
Clara/White Mother/Ensemble
Brad Bass
Perry Como/Frank Dryer/Ensemble
Tracee Beazer
Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble
Tanya Birl
Ethel/Ensemble
Kevin Covert
Buck Wiley/Martin Holton/Ensemble
Preston W. Dugger III
Be Black Trio/Ensemble
Hillary Elk
Teenager/Ensemble
Bryan Fenkart
Ensemble
Dionne Figgins
Someday Backup Singer/Double Dutch Girl/Ensemble
Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines
Ensemble
Rhett George
Black DJ/Be Black Trio/Ensemble
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Roy King
- Screenplay & Story
- David Bryan, Joe DiPietro
- Original Title
- Memphis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Worldwide
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Roy King
David Bryan, Joe DiPietro
Jeffrey McLaughlin, Vance Piccin, John Catalano
Nicholas van Hoogstraten, Bruce Brandwen, Lesley Jill Nathan
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey McLaughlin
Editor
Vance Piccin
Editor
John Catalano
Editor
Don Roy King
Director
Nicholas van Hoogstraten
Producer
Paul Tazewell
Costume Design
Bruce Brandwen
Producer
Lesley Jill Nathan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Memphis.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memphis
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What is Memphis about?
Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).
Who directed Memphis?
Memphis was directed by Don Roy King.
Who stars in Memphis?
The principal cast of Memphis includes Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart.
When was Memphis released and how long is it?
Memphis was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.